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CORRETTE – Symphonies des noël + Concertos comiques

$17.40

Arion Baroque Orchestra2008, EMCCD7768 (re-release)
In relying on popular tunes of all sorts, whether it be traditional songs (as in the “Concertos comiques”) or popular French Christmas carols (called “noëls”), Michel Corrette (1707-1795) bequeathed not only musical collections exemplifying the light entertainment of 18th-century France, but a wealth of information for the study of his sources. Corrette’s numerous music tutors and detailed prefaces are also indispensable for the understanding of performance practice in France at the time. Arion — in one of its first forays as an orchestra — gives these high-spirited works all the panache they deserve. A Baroque “must” for the Holiday Season!

The early music group Arion plays at its highest level. The recorded sound is also intimate and ideal. A triumph on all levels. – Philip Anson, La Scena Musicale.

Arion Baroque Orchestra

The musicians of Arion started playing together in 1981. From the outset, their concerts were unanimously hailed for their clarity and gusto as well as their refined and expressive performances on a vast array of carefully-chosen early music works. A meticulous attention to detail has placed Arion’s artistic achievements amongst those of the greatest current early music ensembles.

Claire Guimond, the Artistic Director of Arion, calls upon world-renowned guest conductors and soloists to perform vocal and instrumental works in its high-profile series of concerts in Montreal. They include Barthold Kuijken, Monica Huggett, Jaap ter Linden, Daniel Cuiller and Elizabeth Wallfisch. These collaborations contribute to keeping Arion at the forefront of international period performance.

A recipient of numerous awards and grants, Arion has toured extensively throughout Canada, Europe, United States and Asia. Arion’s discography features 25 CDs distributed internationally.

For more details please see the internet site : www.early-music.com , a site devoted to the promotion of some of the world’s finest early music artists.